Social Studies

4th Grade SOCIAL STUDIES

Fourth grade Social Studies curriculum is based on the Nevada Academic Content Standards for Social Studies. The site listed details the areas covered which include History, Multiculturalism, Civics, Geography, Economics and Financial Literacy, all of which are important in today’s environment. http://www.doe.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/nde.doe.nv.gov/content/Standards_Instructional_Support/Nevada_Academic_Standards/Social_Studies/NVACSforSocialStudies.pdf

Fourth graders learn about Nevada: Past & Present. Students learn about significant events in the history of Nevada and the diverse perspectives and experiences of the people who shaped our state’s identitythrough those events. In addition, students examine the unique geography and economics of Nevada.This content area covers the history of the Native peoples of Nevada and westward settlement in Nevada. Students will study Nevada statehood and the history of Nevada through the present day.

Many of the social studies lessons taught are integrated in the reading curriculum. Lessons are adapted from Project Tahoe which is a project created through the Northern Nevad Teaching American History Grant. All grade-level lessons are aligned to Common Core State Standards and to our Nevada Content Standards. This link includes additional information about the 4th grade social studie curriculum: https://projecttahoe.org/?page_id=97

SOCIAL STUDIES

Below is a sample of content your child should know and be able to do by the end of fourth grade.

HISTORY

• Identify the lifestyle and contributions of Nevada’s Native Americans, pioneers, and immigrants.

• Describe the settlement of Nevada, including compromises and conflicts over life, society, and water (e.g., the Colorado River Compact).

• Explain how Nevada became a state.

GEOGRAPHY

• Identify technology, customs, and traditions in Nevada.

• Discuss the geographic regions and conditions of Nevada.

• Explain the rural and urban settlement patterns of Nevada.

ECONOMICS

• Describe the natural resources found in Nevada.

• Recognize the role consumers play in economics.

• Compare rural, suburban, and urban areas of Nevada.

CIVICS

• Describe why local governments are created.

• Define the three branches of state government and the role each branch plays in state government.

• Explain why we celebrate Nevada Day.

To learn more about the Nevada Social Studies Standards, refer to www.doe.nv.gov/

Standards_SocialStudies.html.

FOURTH GRADE

SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD’S LEARNING AT HOME

At home, you and your child can:

• Discuss major news events, both local and state levels.

• Define and practice social responsibility.

• Use maps of your community for directions.

• Study and discuss major economic issues in Nevada.

• Practice trading items to understand how consumers behave in society.

• Describe the role money and resources play in society.

• Identify the role of local government officials.

• Explain what it means to be a good citizen.

For additional online support, refer to www.kids.gov/educators/ed_social.shtml

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